Sika AnchorFix®-2+ Arctic
Solvent- and styrene-free, epoxy acrylate-based, 2-component anchoring adhesive for arctic/cold climate conditions.
- Fast curing
- Applicable with standard guns
- Medium to high load capacity
- Suitable for cracked concrete
- Non-sag, even overhead
- Styrene-free
- Low odour
- Low wastage
Usage
As a fast curing anchoring adhesive for all grades of:- Rebars / reinforcing steel
- Threaded rods
- Bolts and special fastening systems
- Concrete
- Solid masonry
- Steel
- Hard natural stone
- Solid rock
Advantages
- Fast curing
- Applicable with standard guns
- Medium to high load capacity
- Suitable for cracked concrete
- Non-sag, even overhead
- Styrene-free
- Low odour
- Low wastage
Packaging
| 300 mL standard cartridge | 12 cartridges per box |
| 825 mL side-by-side cartridge | 6 cartridges per box |
Colour
| Component A: | light grey |
| Component B: | black |
| Component A+B mixed: | light grey |
Product Details
APPROVALS / CERTIFICATES
- Waiting to be approved by Ministère des Transports du Québec (MTQ), the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) and the British Columbia Ministry of Transportation (BC MoT).
Shelf Life
12 months from date of production
All Sika AnchorFix®-2+ Arctic cartridges have the expiry date printed on the label.
Storage Conditions
Stored properly in original, unopened, sealed and undamaged packaging in dry conditions at temperatures between 0 °C and +25 °C (+32 °F and +77 °F). Protect from direct sunlight.
Density
| 1.60–1.75 kg/L (component A) | |
| 1.45–1.50 kg/L (component B) | |
| 1.65–1.75 kg/L (component A+B mixed) |
System Structure
For design details, please refer to the separate documentation provided: “Technical Documentation Sika AnchorFix®-2+ Arctic” Ref: 870 43 05
Compressive Strength
| 80 MPa (11 600 psi) | (ASTM D695) |
Modulus of Elasticity in Compression
| 5 000 MPa (725 189 psi) after 7 days at +20 °C (+68 °F) | (ASTM D695) |
Tensile Strength in Flexure
| 40 MPa (5 802 psi) after 7 days at +20 °C (+68 °F) | (ASTM D790) |
Tensile Strength
| 15 MPa (2 176 psi) after 7 days at +20 °C (+68 °F) | (ASTM D638) |
Service Temperature
| Long term | -40 °C min. to +50 °C max. -40 °F min. to +122 °F max. |
| Short term (1–2 hours) | +80 °C (+176 °F) |
Application
Mixing Ratio
Component A : component B = 10 : 1 by volume
Layer Thickness
5 mm max.
Sag Flow
Non-sag, even overhead
Product Temperature
Sika AnchorFix®-2+ Arctic must be conditioned at a temperature of between 0 °C and +20 °C (+32 °F and +77 °F) for application.
Ambient Air Temperature
–25 °C to +20 °C max.
–13 °F to +68 °F max.
Dew Point
Beware of condensation.
Substrate temperature during application must be at least 3 °C above dew point.
Substrate Temperature
–25 °C to +20 °C max.
-13 °F to +68 °F max.
Curing Time
| Temperature | Open time - Tgel | Curing time - Tcur |
| +20 °C (+68 °F) | 100 seconds | 20 minutes |
| +10 °C to +20 °C (+50 °F to +68 °F) | 2.5 minutes | 50 minutes |
| +5 °C to +10 °C (+41 °F to +50 °F) | 5 minutes | 50 minutes |
| 0 °C to +5 °C (+32 °F to +41 °F) | 10 minutes | 75 minutes |
| -5 °C to 0 °C * (+23 °F to +32 °F) | 15 minutes | 100 minutes |
| –10 °C to –5 °C * (+14 °F to +23 °F) | 15 minutes | 12 hours |
| –25 °C ** (-13 °F) | 15 minutes | 36 hours |
*Minimum cartridge temperature = 0 °C (+32 °F)
**This application is not covered by the scope of any official approval
SUBSTRATE QUALITY
Mortar and concrete must be older than 28 days. Substrate strength (concrete, masonry, natural stone) must be verified. Pull-out tests must be carried out if the substrate strength is unknown. The anchor hole must always be clean, dry, free from oil, grease and other contaminants. Loose particles must be removed from the holes.
Threaded rods and rebars have to be cleaned thoroughly from any oil, grease or any other substances and particles such as dirt etc.
MIXING
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| 1. Unscrew the cap |
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| 2. Cut the film |
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| 3. Screw on the static mixer |
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| 4. Place the cartridge into the gun and start application |
When the work is interrupted the static mixer can remain on the cartridge after the gun pressure has been relieved. If the resin has hardened in the nozzle when work is resumed, a new nozzle must be attached.
CLEAN UP
Clean all tools and application equipment with Sika® Epoxy Cleaner immediately after use. Hardened / cured material can only be mechanically removed.
